We took the carpet off the upstairs landing. Too many pees from Miss Lacie. Can't get it clean enough anymore and can't deal with the pee smell. Then we debated the stairs. Debate is over. Mr Mr took it off. He's puttied them and oh my are they ever awful! Fingers crossed they look ok painted. It was a shock to see when I got home yesterday. He's putting on textured no slip paint for the boys and we're planning to keep them in bare feet as much as possible. Luk needs bare feet for balance, his toes don't work. Kai just benifits with better grip.